The news: Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed by the Senate in a 53-45 vote to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Oz, a well-known TV doctor, will work under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance programs that combine to serve over 160 million Americans.
Why it matters: Oz steps into the role amid pressing questions about the future of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicaid. We take a look at how Oz’s perspectives could play a role in the future of both programs.